6 Best Wineries near Madison

“Several lovely VA wines coupled with one of the very best piedmont vistas in Virginia. A great and knowledgeable staff providing attentive service is the cherry-on-top!“

“Had an amazing experience at Early Mountain Vineyards — definitely a winery worth making a special trip for in Virginia. The wine, food, and service were all outstanding, and the level of hospitality honestly reminded me of dining in Japan: attentive, warm, and very detail-oriented.

The winery itself is beautiful and located near Shenandoah National Park, with a relaxing atmosphere and gorgeous scenery. I can absolutely understand why many people consider it one of the most beautiful wineries in Virginia.

The fish & chips completely surprised me. The outside was perfectly crisp while the fish inside stayed incredibly tender. The biggest surprise was the potato cake paired with caviar — it sounded unusual at first, but the combination worked amazingly well, especially with the sauce tying everything together.

Dessert was also memorable. The lemon flavor was bright and intensely refreshing — the first bite almost “woke me up,” but somehow it became more enjoyable with every bite.

I’ve also heard their soft-shell crab and steak are fantastic, but I was already too full to try more this time. Definitely saving those for my next visit. Overall, this was such a relaxing and unexpectedly impressive dining experience.“

“Location is amazing with gorgeous scenery of the mountains. Love the ladies and gentlemen who work here. Just a down to earth place to be!!“

“Great food, great music and the view of Old Rag is priceless!“

“Wonderful vibe there, fun events, great music every weekend, good wine and decent food. It's worth the 45 min drive to go there.“